Columbus, OH

The bond market seems convinced that interest rates are headed lower for now. The chart (source) below shows the price action for TLT (iShares Long-term Treasury Bond ETF) over the past seven days…. Of particular note is the fact that the succession of higher opening prices left a series of...

Bonds, Stocks, Gold, & Silver – Volatility On Display

TheStreet

Stocks clawed back most of the losses from early in the week after five days of historic volatility on Wall Street.

Stock Market Today: Stocks mixed after rollercoaster week

Fox Business

Stocks bounced back on Tuesday morning following a prior session that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average fall more than 1,000 points in its worst day since 2022.

US stocks bounce back after global market sell-off

Institutions have been scooping up crypto following this week's rout, which wiped some $230 billion from the market and dragged major asset prices to lows not seen in months. That's according to the latest reading from crypto trading and institutional brokerage outfit FalconX, which noted interest in Bitcoin "remains elevated" and is trading almost three times more than rival Ethereum.

Institutions Are 'Buying the Dip' as Crypto Finds a Footing Following Recent Market Slump

FinanceBuzz

Make a plan to invest wisely while prices are down if the economy goes into recession.

The Stock Market Plunge May Be Your Sign to Start Investing

LONDON (August 7) Gold prices are slightly better on Wednesday as traders attempt to establish new support at a key pivot of $2380.54. The major support remains the 50-day moving average at $2367.89. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve, anticipating a potential rate cut in September, which has stirred speculation about gold’s trajectory towards the record high of $2483.74 and possibly reaching the psychological $2500 level.

Gold (XAU) Price Forecast: Will Rate Cut Hopes Drive a Gold Rally to $2500?

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Gold prices have been rising over the last couple of weeks and this week posted a new record high of $2,471 an ounce on the futures market. During Tuesday’s trading, spot gold rose 1.8% to nearly $2,466 an ounce. Gold prices have accelerated because traders have become increasingly convinced...

Price of gold hits new record high

When I was about 7 years old, my friend Tommy and I decided we were going to dig a cave. We envisioned a massive cavern we could stand up in. It would be our secret fort. We went as far as digging a pretty deep hole in Tommy’s backyard.

The Trillion Dollar Coin: A Dumb Idea That Some Government People Take Seriously

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The gold price is fully intact, technically, taking recent market volatility in stride. Gold is riding the 50 day moving average after working off overbought readings, comfortably maintaining its uptrends on all important time frames (I don’t consider in-week, and especially in-day stuff as particularly important). Daily through monthly? The gold price is trending up in the bull market that began in 2019 and began its next leg in February of this year.

The Gold Price is Taking It All in Stride

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Is your dream vacation abroad about to get cheaper? Or is your international investment portfolio in for a wild ride? Buckle up, folks, because some major global currencies might be headed for a...

7 International Currencies Expected To Plummet in Value by the End of 2025

Orlando, FL

Orlando’s beloved New York Bagel And Deli, a hotspot for anyone craving a taste of the Big Apple, has hit a snag. Known for its extensive menu that includes New York-style bagels, pizza, heroes, wraps, and more, the eatery recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection.

Dead and live roaches, food and coffee lids stored on the floor- Beloved Florida eatery closed

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

In this important 20-minute Gold Matters discussion, Matt Piepenburg and Egon von Greyerz cover critical areas which are vital for investors to survive in a tumultuous world. – What triggered the stock market falls this week. – Why investors must not buy the dips in stocks. – The dangers facing...

Nowhere to Run – Gold & Family

LONDON (August 8) The gold market rallied a bit in the early hours of Thursday, as the market continues to price in the idea of the global economy slowing, geopolitical issues, and the central banks cutting rates. Ultimately, this looks like a bullish market that still has a lot of noise.

Gold Markets Continue to Show Support

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Retail Gold, Silver Buying Picks Up After Stock Market Plunge

Despite this year's rally in gold and silver, so far the western investor has mostly remained on the sideline. For most of the first half...

Retail Gold, Silver Buying Picks Up After Stock Market Plunge

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